Welcome to Koprivnica, proud host of the 2026 Balkan Wrestling Championship.
Located in the heart of northern Croatia, Koprivnica is a city with a rich sporting tradition, strong community spirit and long-standing excellence in wrestling. Known for its safety, hospitality and modern sports infrastructure, Koprivnica provides the ideal setting for young athletes to compete at the highest regional level.
With a history dating back to the 13th century, the city today represents an important economic, educational and sporting centre of the region. As the home of Wrestling club Podravka, Koprivnica has played a significant role in the development of Croatian wrestling and has proudly produced numerous national team members and international medalists.
In 2026, more than 800 athletes from 13 Balkan countries will gather here under the auspices of United World Wrestling, making this championship one of the most important youth wrestling events in the region.
We are honoured to welcome athletes, coaches, officials and guests to our city and look forward to a week of top-level competition, fair play and unforgettable sporting moments.
Technical Organizer: Wrestling Club Podravka – Koprivnica
Under the authority of: Croatian Wrestling Federation & UWW
To learn more about the host city, please follow the link below for detailed information about Koprivnica.
08:00 – 15:30 Arrival of delegations – U15 (GR / FS / WW)
09:00 – 12:00 Referees course – Level I
14:00 – 17:00 Referees course – Level I
17:00 Referees consultation
17:00 Technical conference – all teams & DRAW U15 (GR / FS / WW)
20:00 Dinner at the hotel
07:15 Medical Examination and Weigh-in – U15 (0 kg tolerance)
08:00 Breakfast (at the weigh-in venue)
10:00 Qualification rounds – U15 (GR / FS / WW)
13:00 – 16:00 Break & Lunch (at the weigh-in venue)
16:00 Qualification rounds – U15
20:30 Dinner at the hotel
07:15 Medical Examination and Weigh-in – U15 (2 kg tolerance)
08:00 Breakfast (at the weigh-in venue)
08:00 – 14:30 Arrival of delegations – U17 (GR / FS / WW)
10:00 Eliminations and semi-finals – U15 (GR / FS / WW)
13:00 – 16:00 Break & Lunch (at the weigh-in venue)
15:00 Technical conference – all teams & DRAW U17 (GR / FS / WW)
16:00 Repechage and medal fights – U15 (GR / FS / WW)
18:30 Award ceremonies – U15 (GR / FS / WW)
20:00 Dinner at the hotel
07:15 Medical Examination and Weigh-in – U17 (0 kg tolerance)
08:00 Breakfast (at the weigh-in venue)
08:00 – 12:00 Breakfast in hotel and departure of delegations – U15
10:00 Qualification rounds – U17 (GR / FS / WW)
13:00 – 16:00 Break & Lunch (at the weigh-in venue)
16:00 Qualification rounds – U17 (GR / FS / WW)
20:30 Dinner at the hotel
07:15 Medical Examination and Weigh-in – U17 (2 kg tolerance)
08:00 Breakfast (at the weigh-in venue)
08:00 – 15:30 Arrival of delegations – U20 (GR / FS / WW)
10:00 Eliminations and semi-finals – U17 (GR / FS / WW)
13:00 – 16:00 Break & Lunch (at the weigh-in venue)
15:00 Technical conference – all teams & DRAW U20 (GR / FS / WW)
16:00 Repechage and medal fights – U17 (GR / FS / WW)
18:30 Official Opening Ceremony
19:00 Award ceremonies – U17 (GR / FS / WW)
20:30 Dinner at the hotel
07:15 Medical Examination and Weigh-in – U20 (0 kg tolerance)
08:00 Breakfast (at the weigh-in venue)
08:00 – 12:00 Breakfast in hotel and departure of delegations – U17
10:00 Qualification rounds – U20 (GR / FS / WW)
13:00 – 16:00 Break & Lunch (at the weigh-in venue)
16:00 Qualification rounds – U20 (GR / FS / WW)
20:30 Dinner at the hotel
07:15 Medical Examination and Weigh-in – U20 (2 kg tolerance)
08:00 Breakfast (at the weigh-in venue)
10:00 Eliminations and semi-finals – U20 (GR / FS / WW)
13:00 – 16:00 Break & Lunch (at the weigh-in venue)
16:00 Repechage and medal fights – U20 (GR / FS / WW)
18:30 Award ceremonies – U20 (GR / FS / WW)
20:30 Dinner at the hotel
08:00 - 12:00 Breakfast in hotel and departure of delegations – U20
